Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Stuffed Pastas

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Cook Time:
35 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 35 min
Total:: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

12 ounces (1 box) jumbo pasta shells (approximately 36 shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing baking sheet
6 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced
2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper flakes
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups marinara sauce
2 (15-ounce) containers whole milk ricotta cheese
1 1/3 cups grated Parmesan
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Lightly oil a 12 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish and set aside. Lightly oil the baking sheet and set aside.

Partially cook the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until slightly tender but still quite firm to the bite, about 4 to 6 minutes. You will continue cooking the shells in the oven after they have been stuffed. Using a slotted spoon, drain pasta shells and place on oiled baking sheet, spreading them out so that they don't stick together and allow to cool.

Heat the oil in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the pancetta and saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the red pepper flakes. Add the garlic and saute until tender, about 1 minute. Add the marinara sauce. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring often.

In a medium bowl, stir the ricotta, Parmesan, egg yolks, basil, parsley, mint, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Spoon 1 1/4 cups of the sauce over the prepared baking dish. Fill the cooked shells with the cheese mixture, about 2 tablespoons per shell. Arrange the shells in the prepared dish. Spoon the remaining sauce over the shells, then sprinkle with the mozzarella.

Bake in the lower third of your oven until the filling is heated through and the top is golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.

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recipe Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce
E Toms River, NJ 10-19-2009
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O-M-Goodness so Good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the best stuffed shells recipe I've found! I cut up some turkey meatballs into tiny chunks and put them in with the... ricotta mixture and it was heavenly!!! Loved the bite of the sauce with the cheeses. Another Giada slam dunk!Read more
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Laura Medford, MA 10-11-2009
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These are the BEST stuffed shells!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have been making stuffed shells for years. But, these are by far the best I've had. I made my own homemade marinara and... followed Giadas recipe from there. I had to cook the shells about 5 minutes longer than the recipe called for, but every oven is different. This will be my go-to shells recipe from now on. YUM! Read more
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Julie L Katy, TX 10-01-2009
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This dish is so great!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am always scared to try anything italian; this is one of those dishes that you try at the resturant and wish you knew the... chef. It was great and everyone in the family loved it! Thank you for sharing it.Read more
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Chuck Ames, IA 06-21-2009
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Cena incredibile!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was the most authentic Italian dish I have ever made and the flavor was incredible! I used Giada's marinara recipe as... well and added about 1 strong teaspoon of fennel seed as an added Italian twist. The crushed red pepper kicked the dish up enough to enhance the blend of the fresh herbs in the cheese mixture and the pancetta. The dairy/cheese mixture was a great balance for the spiciness. However, I would not recommend adding anymore crushed red pepper than the recipe calls for. We served this dish with Caprese Salad and a loaf of Sesame Semolina bread. Fantastico! I will definitely servire questo ancora e ancora!Read more
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Kristine Lombard, IL 06-16-2009
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so tasty!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for a new years party and everyone loved it!! we showed up late to the party and it was the first dish to be... finished!! loved the spicyness and how easy it was to put together!Read more
recipe Stuffed Shells with Arrabbiata Sauce
Laura Durham, NC 05-31-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved the spicy sauce!